Sun Dried Tomato and Garlic Infused Bulgur Rice

A simple side dish packed with flavor, this sun-dried tomato and garlic infused bulgur rice dish is the perfect accompaniment to your next meal. It has a deep garlic flavor that is piqued with the earthy textures and scents of sun-dried tomatoes, butter, and bulgur rice. Feel free to add your choice of herbs for even more fragrance! Enjoy!

Bulgur: has more fiber and protein and a lower glycemic index than rice. It is also much higher in most vitamins and minerals. One cup cooked has about 8 grams of dietary fiber and 6 grams protein.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Infused Bulgur Rice

by Aylin @ GlowKitchen

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Keywords: side dish vegetarian bulgur garlic sun dried tomatoes

Ingredients (4-6 servings)

1 cup bulgur rice

2.5 cups water

1 large clove of garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon butter

1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a pot over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Let cook until the garlic begins to brown. Add the bulgur and stir with salt and pepper until all is evenly combined.

Pour the water into the pot, cover the pot with a lid, and once the mixture reaches a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. Wait 10-15 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Serve and enjoy!